(22, 28) What is David doing in these two chapters?

What instructions does David give to his son Solomon (22:6-16, 28:10-21)?

What do David’s actions and instructions tell us about his heart?

(22) What action should flow from our minds and hearts in v19a?  What would that action look like?

What are we to do with our minds and hearts to make this action happen (v19a)?  How might we do this?

(23-28) We are also to serve the Lord with a whole heart and a willing mind (28:9).  What are some ways that you serve the Lord?

Why is the heart so important in serving God?  How do our beliefs, desires, motives, and attitudes affect our service?

When are you tempted to serve grudgingly instead of joyfully?  How might you overcome that temptation?

Chapters 23-27 give us long lists of various people’s roles and responsibilities.  Everyone had a part to play.  How might that encourage you in your service?

(29) How does v9 describe their giving?  Why is the heart again so important?

(29) In v17, David has an upright heart.  What would that look like in your life?

(28-29) In what ways does God interact with our hearts in 28:9, 29:17, and 29:18?  How should we respond to these truths?

(29) David begins his prayer with praise (v10-13).  What do his words tell you about David’s heart?

How might David’s words about God spur us on to seek, serve, give to, and obey God more?